Council News, April 2009

City Council celebrates national week of learning

As part of Adult Learners’ Week (9 - 15 May), Carlisle City Council is inviting local residents along to a city centre celebration of learning event on Tuesday, 12 May.

City Council celebrates national week of learning

(Date of issue: Thursday, 30 April 2009) As part of Adult Learners’ Week (9 - 15 May), Carlisle City Council is inviting local residents along to a city centre celebration of learning event on Tuesday, 12 May.

Countryside activities on offer

(Date of issue: Thursday, 30 April 2009) The chance for local youngsters to ‘plant their own pot’ will be offer at this weekend’s Spring Show event in Carlisle.

New gateway feature put in place

(Date of issue: Wednesday, 29 April 2009) A make-over of one of Carlisle’s lonnings has gone full steam ahead. Engine Lonning, off Harvey Street in the West of Carlisle, has had significant investment in new footpaths,

Crime Crash

Carlisle & Eden Crime and Reduction Partnership (CDRP) have reason to be pleased, the end of year crime figures have again continued to show a steady decrease year on year.

Junior Hockey programme - official launch

A special one-off event has been organised with four local primary schools to officially launch a new junior hockey programme.

Strong partnership

(Date of issue: Friday, 24 April 2009) Carlisle & Eden Crime and Reduction Partnership (CDRP) have reason to be pleased with Violent Crime Figures including wounding, wounding endangering life and assault showed a steady decrease year on year.

City centre event celebrates national campaign with voucher birthday celebration!

(Date of issue: Thursday, 23 April 2009) Carlisle City Council will be offering up advice and information about Real Nappies next Monday (27 April) at Carlisle Library, between 11am and 1pm.

Blooming event welcomes new local traders

The Spring Show will be back to its blooming best this May and for the first time, will include Made in Cumbria traders selling crafts and food.

Carlisle’s inaugural recruitment event

Carlisle will stage its first ever Social Care Careers Fair this Wednesday (22 April).

Carlisle’s Mayor leads countdown

(Date of issue: Monday, 20 April 2009) Carlisle’s Mayor, Cllr Mrs Jacquelyne Geddes is asking city residents to follow her lead by toasting “England and St George” this Thursday (23 April).

Brampton residents asked to comment on economic plan

(Date of issue: Monday, 20 April 2009) Brampton residents are being asked to have their say on draft plans to boost their local economy.

Check It Out

Since the launch of Scores on Doors, on Monday 11 June 2007, over 930 food establishments have signed up to the scheme

Stead McAlpin Redundancy support – spaces available on advice days

There are still spaces available on the Friday, 17 April and due to the high demand for advice and support an extra day has been organised on Monday, 20 April, in the afternoon, at the Civic Centre.

Plans gets go-ahead from City Council Executive

Carlisle City Council's Executive has agreed to progress its ambitious plans that could see the management of Tullie House Museum & Art Gallery transferred to a trust.

City Council’s property portfolio options

Carlisle City Council’s Executive, today (Tuesday 14 April), considered the way forward for the local authority’s property assets following feedback from businesses.

Stead McAlpin Redundancy support - advice days

One-to-one support sessions will be held on Thursday, 16 April and Friday, 17 April, between 10am and 4pm each day, at the Civic Centre. Book a session on 01228 817544.

Partnership scheme aims to kick-start new sports facilities

Local families are being urged to give a helping hand next week as part of community clean-up scheme.

Stead McAlpin Redundancy support

Carlisle City Council and Cumbria County Council are working with partner organisations to provide support to local residents recently made redundant from the Stead McAlpin textiles print works.

Carlisle City Council Easter activities

Carlisle City Council has organised lots of activities to keep local youngsters busy over the Easter holidays.

Carlisle hosts the 'tastes of Europe'

Shoppers in Carlisle wanting to taste the 'real flavour of Europe' will be able to sample a shopping experience not to be missed this Easter bank holiday weekend.

Raising the Bar

(Date of issue: Thursday 2 April 2009) Awards Scheme’s Assessors Go Out and About to Find the Best Bar None Best Best None’s Assessors are out with their clipboards in April as they visit town centre pubs and clubs in Carlisle and Penrith

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